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Two million POS transactions in a single day across 67,000 points cause collapse of e-payment system - CBL apologises UNSMIL warns of escalation in Zawia and calls for restraint ahead of Eid al-Adha Minister of Economy and Trade affirms Ministry's orientation towards building a more disciplined and transparent business environment Labour Ministry developing specific, secure and healthy Labour Housing Project for legal expatriate workers Head of Airports Authority inaugurates first meeting tasked with testing readiness of systems and equipment at Tripoli International Airport Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts releases its Q1 2026 Report for the Libyan Tourism Sector Libyan Express announces launch of direct flights between Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport and Malta starting 22 June Libyan Railroads meets China Civil Engineering Construction Corp. - joint committees to negotiate activating signed contracts Minister of Economy Abu Shiha approves 13 decisions related to foreign and joint ventures and commercial agencies Akakus Oil uses SLB’s Rhino Reamer technology - the first in the Middle East and North Africa – to successfully drill well M.24H-NC115 Two million POS transactions in a single day across 67,000 points cause collapse of e-payment system - CBL apologises UNSMIL warns of escalation in Zawia and calls for restraint ahead of Eid al-Adha Minister of Economy and Trade affirms Ministry's orientation towards building a more disciplined and transparent business environment Labour Ministry developing specific, secure and healthy Labour Housing Project for legal expatriate workers Head of Airports Authority inaugurates first meeting tasked with testing readiness of systems and equipment at Tripoli International Airport Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts releases its Q1 2026 Report for the Libyan Tourism Sector Libyan Express announces launch of direct flights between Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport and Malta starting 22 June Libyan Railroads meets China Civil Engineering Construction Corp. - joint committees to negotiate activating signed contracts Minister of Economy Abu Shiha approves 13 decisions related to foreign and joint ventures and commercial agencies Akakus Oil uses SLB’s Rhino Reamer technology - the first in the Middle East and North Africa – to successfully drill well M.24H-NC115 Two million POS transactions in a single day across 67,000 points cause collapse of e-payment system - CBL apologises UNSMIL warns of escalation in Zawia and calls for restraint ahead of Eid al-Adha Minister of Economy and Trade affirms Ministry's orientation towards building a more disciplined and transparent business environment Labour Ministry developing specific, secure and healthy Labour Housing Project for legal expatriate workers Head of Airports Authority inaugurates first meeting tasked with testing readiness of systems and equipment at Tripoli International Airport Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts releases its Q1 2026 Report for the Libyan Tourism Sector Libyan Express announces launch of direct flights between Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport and Malta starting 22 June Libyan Railroads meets China Civil Engineering Construction Corp. - joint committees to negotiate activating signed contracts Minister of Economy Abu Shiha approves 13 decisions related to foreign and joint ventures and commercial agencies Akakus Oil uses SLB’s Rhino Reamer technology - the first in the Middle East and North Africa – to successfully drill well M.24H-NC115 Two million POS transactions in a single day across 67,000 points cause collapse of e-payment system - CBL apologises UNSMIL warns of escalation in Zawia and calls for restraint ahead of Eid al-Adha Minister of Economy and Trade affirms Ministry's orientation towards building a more disciplined and transparent business environment Labour Ministry developing specific, secure and healthy Labour Housing Project for legal expatriate workers Head of Airports Authority inaugurates first meeting tasked with testing readiness of systems and equipment at Tripoli International Airport Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts releases its Q1 2026 Report for the Libyan Tourism Sector Libyan Express announces launch of direct flights between Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport and Malta starting 22 June Libyan Railroads meets China Civil Engineering Construction Corp. - joint committees to negotiate activating signed contracts Minister of Economy Abu Shiha approves 13 decisions related to foreign and joint ventures and commercial agencies Akakus Oil uses SLB’s Rhino Reamer technology - the first in the Middle East and North Africa – to successfully drill well M.24H-NC115
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1.7 million (75%) receiving state-sector salaries through automated Your Instant Salary system compared to 2.2 million previously  
May 5 Sami Zaptia

1.7 million (75%) receiving state-sector salaries through automated Your Instant Salary system compared to 2.2 million previously  

The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) reported yesterday that, according to the latest data, the number of public sector employees registered in the Yo...

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Increased oil and gas production at two Mellitah Oil & Gas Abu Attifel field wells after maintenance
May 5 Sami Zaptia

Increased oil and gas production at two Mellitah Oil & Gas Abu Attifel field wells after maintenance

Mellitah Oil & Gas announced yesterday ‘‘outstanding production results’’ at its Abu Attifel field, following a series of maintenance operati...

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Tripoli PM Aldabaiba reveals 2026 unified budget of LD 167.36 bn at today’s cabinet meeting
May 4 Sami Zaptia

Tripoli PM Aldabaiba reveals 2026 unified budget of LD 167.36 bn at today’s cabinet meeting

Speaking at today’s Cabinet meeting held in the coastal city of Qaser Al-Akhyar, about 75 kms east of Tripoli, Prime Minister Abd Alhamid Aldabai...

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China unilaterally exempts 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations from customs duties
May 4 Sami Zaptia

China unilaterally exempts 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations from customs duties

‎Chinese state media revealed last Friday that 53 African countries with which China has diplomatic relations, including Libya, will be exempted...

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Air France flights over Libya causing concern to crew union – other airliners have been overflying since 2025
May 3 Sami Zaptia

Air France flights over Libya causing concern to crew union – other airliners have been overflying since 2025

The reauthorization of flights over Libya by French airlines since the end of March is causing concern among some Air France flight crew unions,...

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Italy’s Ingegneria Informatica and Libya’s Customs Authority to activate Automated Inspection Software System
Apr 30 Sami Zaptia

Italy’s Ingegneria Informatica and Libya’s Customs Authority to activate Automated Inspection Software System

The Acting Director General of Libya’s Customs Authority, and his accompanying delegation, held a meeting in Italy last Monday (27 April) with th...

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Minister of Economy approves four foreign and JV companies - to support Libya’s investment climate
Apr 29 Sami Zaptia

Minister of Economy approves four foreign and JV companies - to support Libya’s investment climate

Libya’s Tripoli based Ministry of Economy reported yesterday that the Minister of Economy and Trade approved four decisions concerning (Indian, M...

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CBL loosens foreign currency controls - including permitting cash dollar deposits and transfer
Apr 29 Sami Zaptia

CBL loosens foreign currency controls - including permitting cash dollar deposits and transfer

According to a leaked letter, directed to all General Managers of banks operating in Libya, dated 28 April, the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) has i...

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Libyan-Italian workshop held to strengthen economic partnership for sustainable and inclusive development
Apr 28 Sami Zaptia

Libyan-Italian workshop held to strengthen economic partnership for sustainable and inclusive development

A joint Libyan-Italian workshop entitled “Libyan-Italian Relations: Towards a Comprehensive and Sustainable Model” was held in Tripoli yesterday....

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US sells US$ 95 million worth of border security equipment to Tunisia – can a similar deal between the EU or the US be struck with Libya?
Apr 28 Sami Zaptia

US sells US$ 95 million worth of border security equipment to Tunisia – can a similar deal between the EU or the US be struck with Libya?

The U.S. Department of State announced yesterday that it has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Tunisia to buy equipm...

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